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Is it mandatory for pharmacies to receive electronic prescriptions for controlled substances?
Yes.
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Are oral or facsimile (fax) prescriptions for controlled substances still permitted for Schedule III, IV, or V medications?
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Is an electronic facsimile of a prescription considered an electronic prescription?
No. A facsimile is a copy of an original prescription.
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What procedure must a prescriber follow when one’s ability to comply with the requirements set forth for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) exists in some, but not all, practice settings?
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What is a pharmacy that receives an EPCS that is going to be transferred to another pharmacy required to do?
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What is the pharmacist responsibility when receiving a written prescription for a controlled substance in Schedule II-V?
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Does electronic prescribing of controlled substances apply to medication orders for patients within a hospital?
No.
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What are my options for writing a prescription if I have a wavier or I am using one of the exemptions?
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What should I do if I have an active Controlled Substance Registration but don't actively practice in Connecticut or I have retired from practice?
If you practice with a software system that can comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances then you do not need to do anything. If your software cannot comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances then you should complete the questionnaire for a waiver.
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Can a pharmacist transfer a prescription for a controlled substance that was sent to my pharmacy using electronic prescribing of controlled substances that was never filled?
Yes. Public Act 20-4 permits the transfer of unfilled prescriptions for any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances.
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How should a transmitted electronic Schedule II-V prescription be stored?
Dispensed electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescriptions may be stored electronically or on paper using the software that created the prescription. All records must be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years and shall be made available for inspection at reasonable times.
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What is required for a prescriber to transmit an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription?
Software used by prescribers to transmit an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription must meet the requirements set forth by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
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What constitutes “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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What procedure must prescribers follow during a “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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What is Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)?
EPCS allows prescribers to use a software system to electronically transmit Schedule II-V controlled substance prescriptions to a pharmacy.
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What exceptions exist for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance (EPCS)?
Here is a list of exceptions for using the Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance (EPCS)
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